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...Stung by public criticism at the time of Welles's resignation, Hull decided that the U.S. must have an independent foreign policy directed by the State Department and not simply drift along on decisions made at personal meetings of Franklin and Winston. Through the winter this pursuit of an independent policy has resulted in some strain between the U.S. and Britain, much fear that economic and political rivalry would set them against each other when war ends. By the time of Stettinius' trip, strains had already become apparent over Arabian oil, recognition of De Gaulle, Italian policy, attitude...
...talks in London with Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden were quickly followed by diplomatic action. Simultaneous U.S.British notes cracked down on neutrals supplying Germany with ball bearings, chromium, tungsten. Toughening their attitudes, the Allies emphasized Cordell Hull's warning that neutrals must abandon munitions trade with Germany or face the consequences...
...token of his good will, Mr. Hull said he would seek participation of Congress, on a bi-partisan basis, in the formulation of policy at the proper time...
...foreign policy," concluded Mr. Hull, "is comprehensive, is stable, and is known of all men." And after his soothing hour's address, it seemed almost rude to suggest that it may also be so cautious as to be dangerous, or to propose that the American people should be informed, aroused and challenged to think and debate their way through the great issues that confront them. Mr. Hull was particular upon this latter point. In this election year, he said, the people bear an especial responsibility in U.S. foreign relations. "It is the responsibility of avoiding needless controversy...
...Committee acted before Cordell Hull, in a radio broadcast (see p. 23), promised the Committee "every opportunity to undertake civil administration" in liberated France (subject to General Eisenhower). By this promise Hull seemed to grant the Committee's most important demand. But General Giraud was still unhappy. The Allies' dethroned protégé sulked and brooded over his "humiliation," threatened to quit Algiers. Stubborn General Giraud visited stubborn General de Gaulle; rumor said that their talk was disagreeable and "not so well...